pneumonia treatment for baby - #15843
I am really worried about my little one. My baby is just 8 months old and has been coughing for a few days now. It started out as a stuffy nose and then turned into this awful, persistent cough. I took him to the pediatrician and they mentioned something about pneumonia, which I never thought would happen to us. I mean, how could my baby get pneumonia? The doctor prescribed antibiotics for pneumonia treatment for baby, but I’m not sure if that's the right route. He has been really fussy and not eating well because of the cough. I'm anxious because I read that pneumonia can get really serious. Are there specific pneumonia treatments for baby that are safer or work better? Is it normal for babies this small to have pneumonia? I feel like I’m constantly on edge about whether we’re doing enough and if we’re doing the right thing. Should I be worried about the side effects of the medication? Honestly, I'm just looking for some reassurance or advice from you guys about pneumonia treatment for baby and what other steps we should take or look for. My heart is just racing thinking about it!
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